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NELSON, George M - Date of
birth
1924 -
Age
unknown - Place of
birth
New York -
Hometown
Manhattan, New York County, New York -
Religion
Jewish
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
12111230 -
Rank
Private First Class -
Function
unknown -
Unit
39th Infantry Regiment,
9th Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster
Death
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Status
Died of Wounds - Date of
death
24 January 1945 - Place of
death
Near Konzen, Germany
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| E | 8 | 30 |
Immediate family
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Members
Isaac Nelson (father)
Sania Nelson (mother)
Helen Nelson (sister)
More information
Pfc George M. Nelson joined the Regular Army in New York City, New York, on 15 December 1942.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov – WWII Enlistment Record, www.ancestry.com - Headstone and Interment Record / 1940 Census, http://9thinfantrydivision.net
Photo source: www.findagrave.com – Des Philippet